Saturday works: 27 graded-stakes winners include Chez Pierre

Chez Pierre, who beat prominent international turf horse Modern Games in the Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland, worked Saturday morning over the Tapeta training surface at Fair Hill. The Arnaud Delacour trainee worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds.

It was the five-year-old Mehmas gelding's third four-furlong drill since his victory last month. Modern Games franked Chez Pierre's form Saturday morning when he won the Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury.

These 27 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Saturday morning.

Adhamo (Intello), a Grade 1 winner (2022 United Nations), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

And Tell Me Nolies (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Del Mar Debutante), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 12th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Peter Miller.

Chez Pierre (Mehmas), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Maker's Mark Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Arnaud Delacour.

Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Felipe, 2022 San Vicente), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Richard E. Mandella.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knickerbocker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 9 for trainer Chad Brown.

Bemma's Boy (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Pan American), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 4 for trainer Mike Maker.

Damon's Mound (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Michelle Lovell.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 56 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Hembree (Proud Citizen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on April 9 for trainer Peter Miller.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Elusive Quality going seven furlongs on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Skims (Frankel), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Sands Point), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Tax (Arch), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Jim Dandy), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Challenger (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:04.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 26 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Chess's Dream (Jess's Dream), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kitten's Joy), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Infields Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Infields Training Center. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on April 22 for trainer Monica McGoey.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the Edgewood presented by Forcht Bank (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 6 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Double Thunder (Super Saver), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Prairie Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Fonner Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Fonner Park on April 15 for trainer Kelli Martinez.

Eons (Giant's Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Kent), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Laurel Park on May 6 for trainer Arnaud Delacour.

Faraway Kitten (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 2 for trainer Denyse McClachrie.

King Cause (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Knickerbocker), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Mike Maker.

Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Canada), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 56 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer John Sadler.

Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sep. 14 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Restrainedvengence (Hold Me Back), a Grade 3 winner (2021 American), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pat O'Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 27 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 12th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Robert Reid Jr.

Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Ack Ack), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 22 for trainer Todd W. Fincher.

Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 3 winner (2023 San Carlos), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 6 for trainer Mark Glatt.